Famous figures
General of the colonist
George Washington
typically were called "red coats"
British military
Which battle ended with the British surrender and consequently ended the war
Battle of yorktown
A large heavy piece of artillery normally mounted on wheels
Cannon
Is tuck coming?
No
Who was the first person to sign the declaration of independence
John Handcock
group of people that are built to protect a community its territory and its people
militia
What battle(s) started the war
Lexington and concord
Weapon that many Calvary used and generals
A sword
Who has the best presentation every time no matter what
Gavin skeleton
Who wrote "common sense"
Thomas paine
How long was the war
1775-1783 (8 years)
battle that changed the tides of the war
Battle of saratoga
bayonet
Who's going to the superbowl this year
Bills and Eagles
person that was a patriot that turned traitor
Benedict Arnold
What was the "Peace of Paris"?
Set of treaties that ended the war
Battle that was fought as a surprise attack on Christmas
battle of Fort Ticonderoga
What was used to start fires
Flint and steel
Where is are football team playing tonight?
Benzie central
King of great Britain during the war
King george III
What country helped the colonist win the battle of Yorktown
The french
Battle that the colonist lost but proved they could stand and fight with the british
Bunker hill
A gun that fired a musket ball
A musket
Who is going to be ignored this whole time because he hurt my feelings?
Zach bush